How often do I need to add salt to my saltwater pool?
Top Answer: Once a month (35% of 17 votes).
How often do I need to add salt to my saltwater pool? |
Once at the beginning of each season |
23% |
Once a month |
35% |
Every three months |
5% |
After it rains |
11% |
Never |
11% |
Not sure |
11% |
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Updated on
January 28, 2023
By
ProMatcher Staff
How often do I need to add salt to my saltwater pool?
According to this survey, the salt level of a saltwater pool should range between 2600ppm and 3300ppm. The survey suggests that the frequency is not determined by time, but by PPM levels. Since this particular question seems to have a number of varying answers, talk to your local pool specialist to see what they feel is best for your area.
Comments From Our Pros
Answer: Once a month Explanation: Usually about once a month, sometimes more, sometimes less, but this is the avg. |
Larry Braziel Consulting |
Answer: Once a month Explanation: when the salt level drops below 3300 ppm |
Naples Pool Life - POOL CLEANING SERVICE |
Answer: After it rains Explanation: If the level goes down past 2600 PPM it can damage the ionizing plates. |
PoolMasters, Inc. |
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ProMatcher |
Answer: Once a month Explanation: Depends on salinity and other factors to maintain proper level |
Sonny Kuhl's Powerhouse Pool Service |
Answer: Never Explanation: Never, is a harsh word.
Since salt does not evaporate, you will rarely need to add more salt unless heavy rains dilute your pool water or significant water is lost from excessive splashing |
WaterBender Pools |
Answer: Not sure Explanation: This depends on the system. They are different sizes and will salt at different rates. |
Backyard Boys Enterprise, LLC |
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ProMatcher |
Answer: Not sure Explanation: Once the recommended level has been established, salt level maintenance is minimal. Salt is then added due to loss of salt because of backwashing the filter, bathing suit drag out, water splash out, leaks, or rainwater overflow. |
Dream Pools Inc |
Answer: Never Explanation: Only if needed |
SDPOOLMASTER |
Answer: Every three months Explanation: Maybe as much as every three months. You should be measuring the salt level in your pool water as well as observing the control system. |
NorCal Pool Builders |